Job description
Executive Sourcing Recruiter / Retained Search Specialist – Talent Acquisition (Full-Time, Remote)
Who We Are!
At Sustainable Talent, we are a global provider of innovative workforce solutions, committed to empowering talent, elevating teams, and driving businesses forward. We partner with industry leaders to fuel innovation through diverse and inclusive hiring practices. Our expertise includes staffing and recruitment, executive search, on-demand recruiting, and diversity and inclusion initiatives, helping companies build high-impact teams.
The Role
Join Sustainable Talent—working as both an Executive Sourcing Recruiter and a Retained Search Specialist. This role will support the talent acquisition needs of a Fortune 20 automotive company, focusing on sourcing top-tier candidates for strategic, senior-level, and high-impact positions. You’ll work closely with hiring leaders, HR, and internal teams to ensure smooth, effective recruitment aligned with the client’s culture and business objectives.
You’ll need a deep understanding of executive search and the ability to implement creative sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber talent. Whether remote or hybrid (with occasional travel), this role offers flexibility and the opportunity to engage with one of the world’s most respected automotive brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing Excellence: Use advanced sourcing techniques to identify top executive, technical, and professional candidates within the automotive and related sectors.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with client hiring managers and stakeholders, providing consultative expertise on talent market trends and search strategies.
- Candidate Engagement: Develop outreach strategies to attract passive candidates and ensure a positive, personalized candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Market Research: Conduct market mapping, talent research, and competitor analysis, with a focus on diversity to broaden the talent pool.
- Pipeline Development: Maintain a robust talent pipeline, utilizing CRM, ATS, and other platforms to support current and future hiring needs.
- Project Management: Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple executive searches, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Collaboration: Work closely with HR and business partners to align recruitment processes with client needs, offering recommendations on sourcing strategies.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in retained executive search or senior-level recruiting, with a focus on sourcing for technical and professional roles at the C-Suite or higher level.
- Industry Knowledge: Background in automotive, manufacturing, or technology sectors preferred; familiarity with automotive talent needs is a strong plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in CRM, ATS, sourcing platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced Boolean search techniques.
- Communication & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders and high-caliber candidates.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze market data, adjust sourcing strategies based on trends, and provide competitive insights.
- Diversity Commitment: Proven track record of sourcing and recruiting diverse candidates, aligned with our and our client’s commitment to inclusion.
- Independence: Comfortable working remotely and managing tasks independently, with occasional travel as required.
Why Join Us?
- Work with one of the world’s most respected automotive brands in a high-impact role.
- Join a dynamic, collaborative team with access to cutting-edge tools and resources in executive recruitment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, with the flexibility of remote or hybrid work.
- Be part of a company that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and innovation to fuel business growth.
Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
